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Definition of Litotes
1. Noun. Understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary). "Saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes"
Definition of Litotes
1. n. A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of an illustrious city.
Definition of Litotes
1. a figure of speech in which an assertion is made by the negation of its opposite [n LITOTES] : LITOTIC [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Litotes
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